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Position: WEB DEVELOPER

Applications Close: 24/03/2015Employment Type: Full-time

Would you like to work in a leading digital agency that crafts solutions for some of Australia’s leading companies - from national brands to hundreds of small and medium sized enterprises? If the web is your passion & you don't mind joining in the occasional Nerf gun shootout then you could be! We are seeking a web programmer to join our close-knit team of industry leading digital strategists, interactive designers and web developers.

We are a young, fun loving team that believe enjoying what you do is just as important as being good at it. We have a team lunch every Friday & quarterly social events where pens are down and we go out and let our hair down - whether it's bowling, rally car driving, go karting or dinner and drinks. You'll be driven and able to work with a group of peers that are equally passionate about their work and extremely fun to work with.

We are currently seeking a front end web developer with experience in the setup & integration of Content Management Systems. While your primary role will be front end web development the successful applicant will preferably have a strong understanding of PHP & MySQL.

To be successful in this role you must be able to work autonomously, work under pressure and produce high quality solutions. Finally, you must be willing to be an all-rounder who has a great mix of technical ability, communication & written skills and most importantly a great work ethic.

Role and Responsibilities

Integrating HTML into a backend system – be it an open source or bespoke CMS

Delivering projects on time and on budget

Email marketing integration & management

Providing project progress updates to the project manager

Required Experience/Skills

Excellent knowledge of HTML, CSS & Javascript (jQuery)

Understanding of clean, reusable code markup

Strong understanding of responsive website design & development

Understanding of browser support & degradation

Minimum 2 years Web Development industry experience

Extensive experience with CMS setup & integration

Understanding of Adobe Photoshop & Adobe Illustrator

Great troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

Great time management skills enabling you to work independently

Preferred and Favourable Experience/Skills

Strong understanding of PHP & MySQL

Extensive experience with WordPress

Experience with X-Cart & Magento eCommerce Platforms

Experience with Smarty template engine

Email marketing integration & management experience

Experience with web fonts & icon libraries

Experience with API integration

Search Engine Optimisation knowledge & experience

Email & technical support experience

30+ hours of semi-professional go-kart driving

The type of person that will suit this position

You’ll need to be warm and approachable and have a willingness to be a team player. A positive attitude is also essential and a desire to grow your skills for a career in the web industry. You must also be passionate and dedicated while staying ahead of current trends and technology. Finally, you must be willing to be an all-rounder who has a great mix of people skills, communication & written skills, technical ability, and most importantly a great work ethic.

If you believe you have the skills and passion for this role, please apply by completing the form below. Please provide your CV & recent portfolio of work.